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Oceans And Reefs RSS Feed from ABC Wide Bay2017, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Fri, 28 Apr 2017 10:59:00 +1000Tourism numbers sinking on the Southern Great Barrier Reefhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-28/tourism-numbers-sinking-on-southern-great-barrier-reef/8477350?source=rss
The Town of 1770 and Agnes Water struggle to stay afloat amid a sharp drop in the number of tourists venturing to its resorts and shops.Fri, 28 Apr 2017 10:59:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201704\4660317.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaycapricorniaBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:Agnes Water 4677Australia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Seventeen Seventy 4677Aerial shot of Round Hill Creek at 1770Aerial shot of Round Hill Creek at 1770Supplied: VMR Round Hill: Supplied: VMR Round Hill-24.2128 151.9059Tour the Reef Ranger vessel protecting the Great Barrier Reef against illegal activityhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-23/tour-the-reef-ranger-vessel-protecting-the-great-barrier-reef/8376440?source=rss
Those tasked with protecting the Great Barrier Reef have their work cut out with them but thankfully, they have Reef Ranger on their side.Thu, 23 Mar 2017 12:35:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201703\4641238.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthtropicnorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime Prevention:AllLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Torres Strait Islands:All:AllReef Ranger at Raine IslandReef Ranger at Raine IslandSupplied: GBRMPA: Supplied: GBRMPA-16.9245 145.7652Oil washed up on Fraser Island identified as from large trading ship, investigation continueshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-15/oil-washes-up-fraser-island-identified-from-trading-ship-qld/8026104?source=rss
The type of oil that washed ashore polluting Fraser Island off Queensland's coast last month is identified as being from a large trading ship, but the State Government says it will be difficult to pinpoint the culprit.Tue, 15 Nov 2016 11:10:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201611\4575269.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Sea TransportEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Conservation:National ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Land PollutionEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Eurong 4581Fraser Island oil spillFraser Island oil spillSupplied: MSQ: Supplied: MSQ-25.5000 153.1167AI experts build 'neural network' to help researchers search for dugongshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-10/ai-experts-build-neural-network-help-researchers-search-dugongs/8011084?source=rss
Researchers using aerial drones to photograph coastline in a search for dugongs partner with Queensland artificial intelligence experts to speed up the identification process.Thu, 10 Nov 2016 07:08:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201611\4572246.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebayfarnorthtropicsunshinecapricorniagoldcoastnorthqldperthEducation:University and Further Education:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:Biology:AllScience and Technology:Biology:Marine BiologyScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:AllScience and Technology:Research:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Australia:WA:Perth 6000At riskAt riskSupplied: Dr Amanda Hodgson: Supplied: Dr Amanda HodgsonSpot the sea cowSpot the sea cowSupplied: Dr Amanda Hodgson: Supplied: Dr Amanda Hodgson-27.4698 153.024Dugong deaths along Queensland coast spark calls for testing to prevent further losseshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-29/dugong-deaths-spark-calls-for-testing-to-prevent-further-losses/7889876?source=rss
Four dugongs are found dead along the Queensland coast in the past week, prompting calls for testing to prevent the loss of more animals.Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:08:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201609\4548840.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaytropicnorthqldEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810A dead dugong in mangroves on the Queensland's Fraser CoastA dead dugong in mangroves on the Queensland's Fraser CoastSupplied: Philip Mason: Supplied: Philip Mason-25.2853 152.8722Fisheries Queensland investigate shark net contractor after discovery of illegal haul of fins, jawshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-24/fisheries-queensland-investigating-shark-net-contractor-fins/7778800?source=rss
A shark net contractor employed by Fisheries Queensland is being investigated over the possession of shark fins and jaws.Wed, 24 Aug 2016 10:26:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201608\4525593.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaysunshineEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentLaw, Crime and Justice:Illegal Fishing:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Rainbow Beach 4581A shark swims through the oceanA shark swims through the ocean, September 2010.g-nawww.flickr.com: g-na-25.907 153.0898Great Barrier Reef targets very challenging, WWF sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-12/great-barrier-reef-wwf-says-healthy-water-targets-challenging/7722200?source=rss
Conservation group WWF says governments will find it challenging to meet health targets set for the Great Barrier Reef, following the release of a report that estimates an extra $8.2 billion is needed to save the reef over the next decade.Fri, 12 Aug 2016 08:44:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201608\4518255.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthtropiccapricorniaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Reef genericReef genericSupplied: Catlin Seaview Survey: Supplied: Catlin Seaview Survey-24.8683 152.3459Great Barrier Reef: Only 7 per cent not bleached, survey findshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-20/great-barrier-reef-bleaching/7340342?source=rss
Aerial and underwater surveys of the Great Barrier Reef by the National Coral Bleaching Taskforce find 93 per cent of the reef is affected by bleaching.Fri, 29 Apr 2016 12:04:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201604\4446532.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthtropiccapricornianorthqldEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Port Douglas 4871Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Fish on bleached coralFish on bleached coralJustin Marshall/coralwatch.org: Justin Marshall/coralwatch.org-16.4853 145.4662Great Barrier Reef health to be monitored by joint NASA and CSIRO projecthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-17/great-barrier-reef-health-monitored-nasa-csiro/7175684?source=rss
The health of the Great Barrier Reef could soon be monitored from space if a joint project between American space agency NASA and Australia's CSIRO provides good results.Wed, 23 Mar 2016 09:28:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201603\4408353.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniaEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Environmental Technology:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefScience and Technology:Astronomy (Space):Space ExplorationScience and Technology:Research:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Torres Strait Islands:All:AllCoral in deep reef on Great Barrier Reef off Townsville in north QueenslandCoral in deep reef on Great Barrier Reef off Townsville in north QueenslandSupplied: Tom Bridge: Supplied: Tom BridgeGreat Barrier Reef coastlineGreat Barrier Reef coastlineSupplied: NASA/Kjell Lindgren: Supplied: NASA/Kjell Lindgren-16.9245 145.7652Discovery Coast environmental group campaigns for local ban on plastic bagshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-03/discovery-coast-group-campaigns-to-ban-plastic-bags/7218628?source=rss
An environmental group on Queensland's Discovery Coast hands out reusable calico shopping bags as part of their campaign to ban plastic shopping bags.Thu, 03 Mar 2016 18:05:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201603\4418200.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:RetailEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionAustralia:QLD:Agnes Water 4677Discovery Coast Environment Group distributing reusable bags in Agnes WaterDiscovery Coast Environment Group distributing reusable bags in Agnes WaterSupplied: The Discovery Coast Environment Group: Supplied: The Discovery Coast Environment Group-24.2128 151.9059Researcher warns dangerous irukandji jellyfish moving southhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-18/researcher-warns-dangerous-jellyfish-moving-south/7095422?source=rss
A marine researcher says the dangerous irukandji jellyfish will become common place on southern Queensland beaches within a decade.Mon, 18 Jan 2016 13:55:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201601\4390147.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthsunshineEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllHuman Interest:Animal Attacks:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:Animal BehaviourAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Irukandji jellyfish actively hunt their prey, say researchersIrukandji jellyfish actively hunt their prey, say researchersAFP: AFP-24.8683 152.3459Fraser Coast residents warned of toxic blue-algae washing up on Dundowran Beachhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-24/fraser-coast-visitors-warned-of-toxic-blue-green-algae/6968960?source=rss
The Fraser Coast Mayor says the southern Queensland council will attempt to remove toxic blue-green algae that has washed up on the region's beaches.Tue, 24 Nov 2015 13:25:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201511\4358480.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllHealth:All:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Dundowran Beach 4655-25.2667 152.7667Humpback whale's growing brood: 12 calves in 20 years just the start for Nalahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-10/humpback-whales-growing-brood-12-calves-in-20-years/6927280?source=rss
A whale researcher says a female humpback which has returned to Hervey Bay with her 12th calf since 1992 is a unique breeder.Tue, 10 Nov 2015 13:41:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201511\4348799.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllHuman Interest:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllScience and Technology:Animals:Mammals - WhalesAntarctica:All:AllAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Nala's flukeNala's flukeSupplied: Oceania Project: Supplied: Oceania Project-25.2853 152.8722Camping likely to remain at Inskip Point, authorities begin survey in bid to manage landslip problemhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-17/camping-likely-remain-inskip-survey-underway-following-landslip/6860178?source=rss
Authorities are unlikely to ban camping near Inskip Point in response to a recent landslip that swallowed a caravan and a four-wheel drive.Sat, 17 Oct 2015 12:20:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201510\4333608.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaysunshineCommunity and Society:Regional:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Environmental Technology:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:Geology:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Inskip 4581Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Rainbow Beach sinkholeRainbow Beach sinkholeHiggins Storm Chasing: Kieren Hudson: Higgins Storm Chasing: Kieren HudsonSkydiving over the landslip at Inskip Point on the Sunshine Coast. (Supplied: Skydive Rainbow Beach)Skydiving over the landslip at Inskip Point on the Sunshine Coast.Supplied: Skydive Rainbow Beach-25.8500 153.0667Unhealthy table corals threaten Great Barrier Reef fishhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/07/01/4265181.htm?source=rss
Some of the Great Barrier Reef's most iconic and beautiful fish species will disappear if more is not done to protect fragile table corals, James Cook University researchers have warned.Wed, 01 Jul 2015 11:25:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201507\4265181.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthnorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Research:AllScience and Technology:Animals:FishEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Thursday Island 4875Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Breat Barrier Reef fish species shelter from the sun under table coralsProfessor Bellwood said the study had provided overwhelming evidence that fish were using table corals to shelter from the sun. "[Fish] do get skin problems and there is certainly a lot of effort put into protecting themselves against UV," he said. "It seems as if they like to keep in the shade in the same way the [humans] do." James KerrySupplied: James KerryGreat Barrier Reef facing serious threat, but 'in danger' Unesco listing not warranted, scientists sayhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-24/unesco-barrier-reef-decision-expected-this-week/6490516?source=rss
Queensland's leading researchers on the Great Barrier Reef believe the area will not be listed as "in danger" by the United Nations body Unesco, although it does face serious threats.Fri, 29 May 2015 11:44:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201505\4241482.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthtropiccapricornianorthqldEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionGovernment and Politics:Foreign Affairs:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810The Great Barrier ReefThe Great Barrier ReefReuters: ReutersThe coral on this section of the Low Isles appeared abundant and healthy in 1928.The coral on this section of the Low Isles appeared abundant and healthy in 1928.Supplied: Ove Hoegh-Guldberg: Supplied: Ove Hoegh-Guldberg-19.2643 146.8118Queensland election 2015: Barrier Reef status in doubt under a caretaker state governmenthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-10/queensland-election-2015-barrier-reef-status-in-question/6084310?source=rss
Queensland's political holding pattern threatens to derail negotiations about the future status of the Great Barrier Reef.Wed, 15 Apr 2015 07:35:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201504\4177568.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricornianorthqldEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810The Great Barrier ReefThe Great Barrier ReefReuters: Reuters-27.4698 153.024Patrolling the toughest bar in Queenslandhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2015/03/27/4206085.htm?source=rss
It is described by some as the most dangerous bar on the eastern coast of Australia, and it's never even served a drink... The Wide Bay bar is a sandbar in the ocean waters between Fraser Island and the mainland, and if you run into trouble the crew from the Tin Can Bay Coast Guard will be there there to lend a hand.Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:26:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201503\4206085.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayCommunity and Society:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllCommunity and Society:Volunteers:AllAustralia:QLD:Tin Can Bay 4580Snapper mapThe Tin Can Bay Coast Guard has been in operation since the mid-1970s and patrols from Double Island Point on the mainland to Indian Head on the eastern side of Fraser Island, out as far as 50 nautical miles to sea. Ross KayABC Wide Bay: Ross KayBoat got backJohn Macfarlane is the flotilla purser for the coast guard, and says it is important for boat operators who travel around the Wide Bay bar to 'let us know before you go'. "After all, no-one is going to come looking for them if no-one knows they're out there," he said. Ross KayABC Wide Bay: Ross KayAt the helmSo what is so dangerous about that particular stretch of water? "Our bar is quite famous and the Wide Bay bar is substantially different to a lot of the coastal bars where it's just a river mouth," John said. "The eastern side of the sand bank is actually about three miles offshore, so a vessel coming into our bar initially comes from 17 metres of water into approximately four or five metres depending on the tide. By the time you realise you shouldn't be on our bar, you're already three miles offshore." Ross KayABC Wide Bay: Ross KayOne directionJohn says in other coastal bars, boats will often have the protection of a breakwater, so they can wait in safe water until the time is right to head out to sea. In the Wide Bay bar there is no safe place, so navigating through the turn points with waves anywhere from two to five metes high is challenging to say the least. Ross KayABC Wide Bay: Ross KayJohn MacfarlaneJohn Macfarlane, the purser for the Tin Can Bay Coast Guard. The term 'purser' comes from an old shipping tradition; as John describes it, the guy with all the money. "They went ashore to buy all the goods and chattels and resupply the ship," John explained. He admits he first volunteered with an ulterior motive in mind. "I moved up here for work and had a long standing interest in boats. I saw this as an opportunity to get someone else to show me the local area - all the fishing spots, all the deep holes, as well as get the opportunity to mess around in boats." Ross KayABC Wide Bay: Ross KayMount RescueQF17 have three rescue boats at their disposal. This is the smallest of the three, Mount Rescue, purchased in 1998. "She is a 5.2 metre Eagle Ray, she is powered by a 60hp Yamaha, a very stable and sturdy little boat; she's done some good work on the bar in her time," John said.Ross KayABC Wide Bay: Ross KayCooloola Rescue IICooloola Rescue II is the primary rescue vessel of QF 17. "She is 4100 series Noosa Cat workboat we purchased in 2005-2006. It is 11.1 metres long if you discount the duckboard. We can carry a crew of eight and it is powered by twin Volvo D260 turbocharged diesels," John said. Ross KayABC Wide Bay: Ross Kay-25.9181 153.0048Great Barrier Reef: Green groups say 2050 plan does nothing to address climate changehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-22/green-groups-say-barrier-reef-plan-fails-climate-change/6338912?source=rss
Conservation groups unite in their criticism of the Reef 2050 plan designed to protect and save the Great Barrier Reef, labelling it a wishlist that contains no action on climate change.Sun, 22 Mar 2015 12:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201503\4202448.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebayfarnorthtropiccapricornianorthqldEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Great Barrier ReefGreat Barrier ReefABC: ABC-16.9245 145.7652Qld's Fisheries Department defends shark nets amid trapped whale worrieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-29/qlds-fisheries-department-defends-shark-nets-amid-trapped-whales/4849430?source=rss
The Department of Fisheries says the use of shark nets along the Queensland coast is justified, despite whales getting caught in them. Tue, 03 Feb 2015 22:12:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201502\3812925.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthtropicsunshinecapricorniagoldcoastnorthqldEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Noosa Heads 4567Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-26.3962 153.0899Queensland election 2015: Greenpeace-commissioned poll reveals reef coal concerns in Callidehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-30/greenpeace-commissioned-poll-reveals-reef-coal/6057470?source=rss
Greenpeace says the results a new poll shows conservation of the Great Barrier Reef is a key concern in regional Queensland.Fri, 30 Jan 2015 13:13:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201501\4171243.xmlABC Wide BaycapricorniawidebayEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:QLD:Biloela 4715Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Gayndah 4625Australia:QLD:Monto 4630Australia:QLD:Murgon 4605Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700A tourist snorkels amid coral in the Great Barrier ReefA tourist snorkels amid coral in the Great Barrier ReefGBR National Park Authority: Reuters: GBR National Park Authority: Reuters-24.8655 151.1207Great Barrier Reef still facing significant threats, assessment for World Heritage Committee showshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-12/great-barrier-reef-still-facing-significant-threats-report/5664878?source=rss
Two major reports into the health and management of the Great Barrier Reef have found parts of the World Heritage site are still under pressure and the central and southern areas are deteriorating. Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt released the strategic assessment and the 2014 outlook reports, as required by the United Nations' World Heritage Committee, which is currently assessing whether the declare the reef 'in danger'. The outlook report found pollutants entering the reef has measurably reduced since the last report in 2009 but the greatest risks have not changed.Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:55:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201411\4065651.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldCommunity and Society:Regional:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Great Barrier Reef aerial shotGreat Barrier Reef aerial shot, Oct 28, 2007.www.sxc.hu: -28.07607 153.414073Lady Elliot Island turtle nesting: Tracks spotted at rookery on Great Barrier Reefhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-29/first-signs-of-annual-turtle-nesting-on-lady-elliot-island/5849294?source=rss
Staff at the Lady Elliot Island eco-resort say the first turtle of the season has nested and hopefully laid its first clutch of eggs.Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:58:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201410\4116809.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefHealth:Environmental Health:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Lady Elliot Island 4670Turtle nesting on Lady Elliot Island usually occurs between November and March.Turtle nesting on Lady Elliot Island usually occurs between November and March.Supplied: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort: Supplied: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort-24.112880 152.714019Qld the first state to allow swimming with whaleshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-27/qld-first-state-to-allow-swim-with-whales/5701722?source=rss
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 06:34:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201408\4075809.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Laws:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllRural:Rural Tourism:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Qld first state to allow swim with whalesQld first state to allow swim with whales7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLDQld the first state to allow swimming with whalesSome Queensland operators have jumped at the chance to allow people to swim with humpback whales, but others say the rules are unworkable.Eric Tlozek-25.2853 152.8722Great Barrier Reef will deteriorate further after decision to dump spoil from Abbot Point, former marine park official sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-18/great-barrier-reef-not-protected-abbot-point-dumping/5676456?source=rss
Australian authorities are failing to protect the country's greatest natural icon, the Great Barrier Reef, by approving the dumping of dredge spoil inside the marine park, a former government official says.Mon, 18 Aug 2014 22:00:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201408\4068983.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Sediment on coral in the Great Barrier ReefSediment on coral in the Great Barrier ReefSupplied: Supplied-28.07607 153.414073Qld Resources Council's ad campaign disputes industry impact on Great Barrier Reefhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-23/qrc-ad-campaign-disputes-industry-impact-on-barrier-reef/5405446?source=rss
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is launching a new advertising campaign about the Great Barrier Reef that counteracts what it calls 'scaremongering' by environmental groups.Wed, 23 Apr 2014 07:46:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201404\3990268.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllRural:Community Development:AllRural:Mining:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Port of Townsville in north Qld on January 22, 2009.Port of Townsville in north Qld on January 22, 2009.ABC TV News - file image: ABC TV News - file image-16.9245 145.7652'Southern' reef promotion boosts central Qld, Wide Bay tourismhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-01/southern-reef-promotion-boosts-central-qld-wide/5358358?source=rss
Rockhampton's peak promotional group says there has been a surge in tourism to central Queensland and the Wide Bay over the past year.Tue, 01 Apr 2014 10:07:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201404\3975704.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaycapricorniaBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700-28.07607 153.414073Push for tourists to swim with whales in Hervey Bay on Qld's Fraser Coasthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-18/push-for-tourists-to-swim-with-whales-in-hervey-bay/5266268?source=rss
Environmentalists have criticised a proposal for visitors to swim with humpback whales at Hervey Bay on southern Queensland's Fraser Coast.Tue, 18 Feb 2014 08:43:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3946885.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaysunshineBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllRural:Rural Tourism:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558-25.2853 152.8722Holiday divers snap manta rays for sciencehttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/01/08/3922446.htm?source=rss
Researchers are calling for people to take photos of manta rays as they dive and snorkel off the Queensland coast this summer.Thu, 09 Jan 2014 15:12:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201401\3922446.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebayfarnorthtropicsunshinecapricornianorthqldArts and Entertainment:Photography:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:Biology:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Mooloolaba 4557Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Australia:QLD:Lady Elliot Island 4670Manta rayScientists say the best way to approach manta rays is to be lower than them in the water, preferably kneeling on the sand, so you are underneath them to take a photograph of their flat bellies as they swim past. photo supplied: Manta RayProject Manta currently has a database of more than 800 manta rays on Australia's east coast. Researchers are particularly keen to have photographs of each manta ray's underbelly, as the unique markings enable them to identify individual animals just as finger prints identify humans. photo supplied: DiversManta rays are considered 'gentle giants', possessing no stinging barb or teeth. But still, scientists urge divers not to interact with the animals in the wild but rather to patiently wait for them to swim past.photo supplied: -28.07607 153.414073Lower rainfall predicted in eastern Australia as early signs point to El Nino returnhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-09/lower-rainfall-predicted-as-early-signs-point-to-el-nino-return/5192182?source=rss
A climatologist warns farmers in eastern Australia to prepare for less rain, with a possible return to El Nino.Thu, 09 Jan 2014 13:29:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201401\3922895.xmlABC Wide BaynorthcoastcentralwestsydneynewenglandwidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldballaratcentralvicmelbournemilduraswanhillEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:Earth Sciences:AllWeather:Rainfall:AllAustralia:NSW:Lismore 2480Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500A farmer on his drought-stricken land.A farmer on his drought-stricken land.Ian Waldie, file photo: Getty Images: Ian Waldie, file photo: Getty ImagesTV still of Queensland climate expert Professor Roger Stone.TV still of Queensland climate expert Professor Roger Stone, speaking on ABCTVs Stateline Qld program on Friday, August 28, 2009.
Stateline QldABC TV: Stateline Qld-27.5622 151.9528Authorities to keep northern Qld beaches closed amid stinger threathttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-03/northern-qld-beaches-closed-amid-stinger-threat/5183638?source=rss
Lifeguards say they will not reopen a number of beaches in northern Qld until weather conditions change.Mon, 06 Jan 2014 11:05:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201401\3920159.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthtropiccapricornianorthqldCommunity and Society:Community Organisations:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefHealth:safety:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:Travel Health and SafetyAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Box Jellyfish by Aly de GrootBox Jellyfish by Aly de GrootABC News: Nic MacBean: ABC News: Nic MacBean-16.9245 145.7652Turtles staying close to lifesavers, laying eggs between flags on Bundaberg beachhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-31/turtles-swimming-between-the-flags-on-bundaberg-beach/5179472?source=rss
Large numbers of turtles have been spotted swimming between the red and yellow flags in the southern Queensland city of Bundaberg in the past week.Tue, 31 Dec 2013 09:59:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201312\3918807.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayCommunity and Society:Community Organisations:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Turtle nesting area at Elliot Heads Beach in Bundaberg. Dec 29, 2013Turtle nesting area at Elliot Heads Beach in Bundaberg. Dec 29, 2013ABC News: Frances Adcock: ABC News: Frances Adcock-24.8683 152.3459CSIRO researchers to trial irukandji stinger warning systemhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-20/csiro-researchers-to-trial-sea-stinger-warning-system/5169448?source=rss
An early warning system for irukandji stingers will be tested by CSIRO scientists off Palm Cove, north of Cairns, from next week.Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:04:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201312\3915492.xmlABC Wide BaydarwinwidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldperthEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:Research:AllScience and Technology:Research Organisations:AllAustralia:NT:Darwin 0800Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Australia:WA:Perth 6000Irukandji jellyfishIrukandji jellyfishAFP: AFP-16.9245 145.7652Fears Bribie Is ocean breakthrough could create swamphttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-19/fears-bribie-is-ocean-breakthrough-could-create/5101860?source=rss
A Sunshine Coast community group is concerned the Queensland Government is not taking action to prevent an ocean breakthrough on the northern tip of Bribie Island.Tue, 19 Nov 2013 11:58:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201311\3894180.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaysunshineEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllAustralia:QLD:Eurong 4581Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558-25.5000 153.1167Qld Govt won't act to stop Bribie Is ocean breakthroughhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-15/minister-says-storms-may-spark-bribie-is-ocean/5094106?source=rss
The Queensland Government says it will not take any action to prevent a possible ocean breakthrough at the northern tip of Bribie Island.Fri, 15 Nov 2013 11:12:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201311\3891663.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaysunshineEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Land Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:QLD:Eurong 4581Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558-25.5000 153.1167Warmer weather may have prompted early start to endangered green turtle mating seasonhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-26/warmer-weather-may-have-prompted-early-start-to-turtle-mating/5047020?source=rss
Observers on Lady Elliot Island off south-east Queensland say they have never seen so many endangered green turtles mating so early in the season.Mon, 28 Oct 2013 07:38:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201310\3877734.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaycapricorniaEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Lady Elliot Island 4670Green turtle in waters off Lady Elliot Island in SE Qld. October 2013Green turtle in waters off Lady Elliot Island in SE Qld. October 2013Supplied by Ryan Jeffery: Supplied by Ryan JefferyWarmer weather boosts early green turtle mating seasonHotter winter temperatures have led to the early mating of some wildlife off Queensland's coastline, with marine experts saying it is a good sign for the endangered green turtle.Frances Adcock-24.112880 152.714019Councils focus on reef protection rolehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-25/councils-focus-on-reef-protection-role/5045262?source=rss
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority says it is trying to get local councils to take a unified approach to managing coastal areas.Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:16:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201310\3876906.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthtropiccapricornianorthqldEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-16.9245 145.7652Debate continues about Qld Government's draft ports strategyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-18/debate-continues-about-qld-governments-draft-ports-strategy/5030712?source=rss
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt says Queensland's draft ports strategy is in line with international recommendations.Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:44:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201310\3871807.xmlABC Wide BaytropicwidebaycapricornianorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Sea TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllRural:Community Development:AllAustralia:QLD:Bowen 4805Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-19.2643 146.8118Floods blamed for killing Hervey Bay coral off Qld's Fraser Coasthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-16/floods-blamed-for-killing-hervey-bay-coral/4959532?source=rss
A coral researcher says cumulative floods have destroyed fish habitat in the Great Sandy Strait on Queensland's Fraser Coast.Mon, 16 Sep 2013 07:55:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201309\3849251.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655-25.2853 152.8722Fish kill sparks call for trawlers probehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-11/fish-kill-sparks-call-for-trawlers-probe/4950522?source=rss
The Member for Burnett says he is calling for an investigation into trawler activity off the coast of Bundaberg after hundreds of dead fish washed up.Wed, 11 Sep 2013 12:27:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201309\3846332.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670-24.8683 152.3459Environment council fears Bundaberg port dredging threatens coral systemshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-04/fears-bundaberg-port-dredging-threatens-coral/4933466?source=rss
The Wide Bay-Burnett Environment Council says dredging of the Bundaberg port in southern Queensland could be harming fragile coral systems off the coast.Wed, 04 Sep 2013 08:25:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201309\3840605.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaycapricorniaBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Sea TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Dredging in Gladstone HarbourDredging in Gladstone Harbour: -24.8683 152.3459Gas industry launches ad blitzhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-29/gas-industry-launches-ad-blitz/4851256?source=rss
The natural gas industry has launched a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign to promote the industry and its economic potential for the nation.Mon, 29 Jul 2013 17:21:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201307\3813582.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaycapricorniawestqldnorthwestsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefRural:Mining:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-23.8475 151.2578Townsville hosts sea turtle conferencehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-16/townsville-hosts-sea-turtle-conference/4823062?source=rss
Researchers and environment agencies will use a sea turtle health conference in Townsville in north Queensland to look at the biggest challenges threatening the future of the reptiles. Tue, 16 Jul 2013 11:44:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201307\3804054.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefScience and Technology:Animals:ReptilesScience and Technology:Research:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-19.2643 146.8118Sea life abundant off Lady Elliot Islandhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-09/sea-life-abundant-off-lady-elliot-island/4807872?source=rss
Staff on Lady Elliot Island in southern Queensland say they are seeing increasingly large numbers of marine life moving through the area. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 11:13:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201307\3798853.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaycapricorniaEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:Mammals - WhalesAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Manta ray near Lady Elliot IslandManta ray near Lady Elliot IslandPhoto courtesy of Project Manta: Photo courtesy of Project Manta-24.8683 152.3459Killer whales heading for open ocean after Fraser Island strandinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-05/killer-whales-heading-for-open-ocean/4801796?source=rss
A pod of killer whales that became stranded off Fraser Island in southern Queensland is now moving toward deeper water in the open ocean.Fri, 05 Jul 2013 13:47:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201307\3796714.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:Animals:Mammals - WhalesAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Eurong 4581Killer whales swim for deeper waterKiller whales swim for deeper waterSupplied: Sea World: Supplied: Sea World-25.5000 153.1167Research flags devastating climate change impacts on Barrier Reefhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-05/research-flags-devastating-climate-change-impacts-on-barrier-re/4801166?source=rss
A new study examining the effects of climate change on the Great Barrier Reef shows corals could start dissolving into the ocean within 100 years if nothing is done.Fri, 05 Jul 2013 11:39:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201307\3796503.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicDisasters and Accidents:Cyclones:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefScience and Technology:Research:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Bleached coral heads off the Keppel Islands.Bleached coral heads off the Keppel Islands.AFP: AFP-23.8475 151.2578More stingers as sea temperatures risehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-15/more-stingers-as-sea-temperatures-rise/4756508?source=rss
Scientists warn rising sea temperatures in far north Queensland are prolonging the stinger season.Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:03:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201306\3782622.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaysunshineEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:Animals:FishScience and Technology:Animals:InvertebratesScience and Technology:Biology:Marine BiologyAustralia:QLD:Eurong 4581Australia:QLD:Inskip 4581Australia:QLD:James Cook University, Townsville 4811Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Rainbow Beach 4581More stingers as sea termperatures riseMore stingers as sea termperatures rise7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLDMore stingers as sea temperatures riseWinter seas are usually free of jellyfish, but scientists warn rising sea temperatures in far north Queensland are prolonging the stinger season.Jessica Nairn-25.5000 153.1167Burke vows to continue UNESCO reef talkshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-07/burke-vows-to-continue-unesco-reef-talks/4739826?source=rss
Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke has described comments made by Queensland's Deputy Premier about the Commonwealth's dealings with the United Nation's environmental watchdog as "strange".Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:30:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201306\3777052.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthtropiccapricornianorthqldEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-28.07607 153.414073Great 'southern' reef to draw localshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2013/05/24/3766505.htm?source=rss
The tourism industry in central Queensland is hoping a new campaign will encourage domestic travellers to visit the region and the reef.Fri, 24 May 2013 11:31:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201305\3766505.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaycapricorniaBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700The reef at Herron Island, central QueenslandThe reef at Herron Island, central QueenslandRachel FountainABC Local: Rachel Fountain-23.8475 151.2578Whale watching laws change in southern Qldhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-10/whale-watching-laws-change-in-southern-qld/4681066?source=rss
Queensland Environment Minister Andrew Powell says new whale watching laws reduce restrictions on commercial operators in the state's south-east.Fri, 10 May 2013 08:56:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201305\3756065.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaysunshinegoldcoastBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllRural:Community Development:AllRural:Rural Tourism:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Whale breachesWhale breachesReuters - file photo: Reuters - file photo-27.9716 153.4094Beachgoers warned of wild surfhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-02-20/beachgoers-warned-of-wild-surf/4529504?source=rss
Beaches on Queensland's Gold Coast will be closed again today as a severe weather warning remains in place for dangerous surf.Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:39:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201302\3694353.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaycapricorniagoldcoastsunshineDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllWeather:All:AllAustralia:QLD:Agnes Water 4677Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Kirra 4225Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Seventeen Seventy 4677Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Tannum Sands 4680-28.1667 153.5333Cyclone takes heavy toll on turtle rookeryhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-02-08/cyclone-takes-heavy-toll-on-turtle-rookery/4508388?source=rss
Scientists say ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald has killed thousands of turtle eggs and hatchlings at one of Queensland's biggest rookeries.Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:57:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201302\3686218.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayDisasters and Accidents:Cyclones:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Green turtle hatchling with egg sack attached Green turtle hatchling with egg sack attached is relocated after oil slicks affected beaches on the Sunshine Coast on March 12, 2009.
ABC Local: Robert Blackmore: ABC Local: Robert Blackmore-24.8683 152.3459Floods spark fears for turtle foodhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-02-08/floods-spark-fears-for-turtle-food/4508094?source=rss
There is concern recent wild weather events have damaged some seagrass beds in the Great Barrier Reef.Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:01:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201302\3686074.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricornianorthqldDisasters and Accidents:Cyclones:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefHealth:Environmental Health:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Max the Green Turtle.jpgMax the Green Turtle.jpgNSW Department of Primary Industries: NSW Department of Primary Industries-23.3782 150.5106Turtle nests gone at Mon Reposhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2013/02/02/3681792.htm?source=rss
It's peak nesting time for turtles at Mon Repos near Bundaberg and with the recent flood event timesSat, 02 Feb 2013 11:25:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201302\3681792.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayDisasters and Accidents:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllRural:Fishing, Aquaculture:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Turtle at Mon Repos Turtle nests at Mon Repos have been destroyed due to recent flooding and wild weather Supplied Supplies : Supplied Turtles on Bagara ABC's Fiona Sewell speaks to about turtles on Bagara Fiona Sewell -24.8683 152.3459UNESCO given Barrier Reef protection reporthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-02-01/unesco-given-barrier-reef-protection-report/4495802?source=rss
The Federal Government has submitted a report to UNESCO, outlining actions it is taking to preserve and protect the Great Barrier Reef.Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:35:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201302\3681177.xmlABC Wide BaytropicwidebayfarnorthcapricornianorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:Environmentally Sustainable Business:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Sea TransportEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:QLD:Airlie Beach 4802Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Turtle swimming on Great Barrier ReefTurtle swimming on Great Barrier Reef, Oct 16, 2007.Rick Hawkinswww.sxc.hu: Rick Hawkins-16.9245 145.7652Whale watching legislation under reviewhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-25/whale-watching-legislation-under-review/4485198?source=rss
Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:55:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201301\3677016.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaysunshinegoldcoastEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:Liberal National Party (Queensland)Australia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mermaid Beach 4218Whale watching legislation under reviewWhale watching legislation under review7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLDWhale watching legislation under reviewThe Queensland Environment Minister says plans to scrap laws that prevent whale watching operators travelling into Queensland waters is under review.Tom Forbes-28.0558 153.4371Dry weather both hurts and helps seafoodhttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201301/s3671570.htm?source=rss
The dry weather sweeping the country has parched the lands, and now it's reaching to watery depths.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:22:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201301\3671570.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaytropicEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllRural:All:AllRural:Fishing, Aquaculture:AllRural:Food Processing:AllWeather:All:AllAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Dry weather affects the seafood industry-25.2853 152.8722Rural Report for Tropical North and Wide Bay : Tuesday, January 15, 2013http://www.abc.net.au/rural/regions/content/201301/3670060.htm?source=rss
Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:04:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201301\3670060.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaytropicEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agribusiness:Agricultural PricesRural:Crop Harvesting:AllRural:Fishing, Aquaculture:AllRural:Food Processing:AllRural:Livestock:AllRural:Livestock:Beef CattleWeather:All:AllAustralia:QLD:Biggenden 4621Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740-25.2853 152.8722Irukandji jellyfish threaten Fraser Island swimmershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-04/tiny-marine-stingers-menace-fraser-island/4453440?source=rss
Mon, 07 Jan 2013 07:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201301\3664561.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Pests:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:Travel Health and SafetyRural:Rural Tourism:AllAustralia:QLD:Eurong 4581Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Tiny marine stingers menace Fraser IslandTiny marine stingers menace Fraser Island7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLDIrukandji jellyfish threaten Fraser Island swimmersThere have been calls for irukandji jellyfish warning signs on Fraser Island off south-east Queensland after three people were stung this week.Andrew Arthur-25.5000 153.1167Fears weed killer decision a death knell for reefhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-29/fears-weed-killer-decision-a-death-knell-for-barrier-reef/4398228?source=rss
Conservationists say the decision by Australia's chemical regulator to allow the continued use of a toxic weed killer could kill the Great Barrier Reef.Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:28:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201211\3643470.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllRural:Agricultural Chemicals:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:SugarRural:Pest Management:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Sugar caneSugar caneABC TV - file image: ABC TV - file image-21.155 149.1664Rural Report for Tropical North and Wide Bay : Wednesday, November 21, 2012http://www.abc.net.au/rural/regions/content/201211/3637694.htm?source=rss
Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:58:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201211\3637694.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaytropicEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agribusiness:Agricultural MarketingRural:Agribusiness:Agricultural PricesRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:SugarRural:Crop Harvesting:AllRural:Food Processing:AllRural:Livestock:AllRural:Livestock:Beef CattleRural:Mining:AllRural:Sustainable and Alternative Farming:AllScience and Technology:All:AllWeather:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Water Management:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Sarina 4737-24.8683 152.3459New approach to managing cane farm reef run-offhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-20/new-approach-to-managing-cane-farm-reef-run-off/4381250?source=rss
The Queensland Government says it has signed an agreement with the sugar industry to manage chemical use and run-off into the Great Barrier Reef.Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:45:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201211\3636487.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllRural:Agricultural Chemicals:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:SugarRural:Agricultural Policy:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Sugar caneSugar caneABC TV - file image: ABC TV - file image-24.8683 152.3459Qld fishers unclear about marine reserves compensation packagehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-16/qld-fishers-unclear-about-marine-reserves-compensation-package/4375660?source=rss
The Queensland Government says fishers are unhappy with the consultation process and remain unclear about compensation in the Federal Government's plan for the network of marine reserves.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:24:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201211\3634207.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllRural:Fishing, Aquaculture:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215-16.9245 145.7652Saudi, Australian experts unite to save coralhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-08/saudi-australian-experts-unite-to-save-coral/4360446?source=rss
Marine researchers from Australia and Saudi Arabia are teaming up to try to conserve threatened coral species in both parts of the world.Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:15:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201211\3628438.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllScience and Technology:Biology:Marine BiologyAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Saudi Arabia:All:All-16.9245 145.7652Study to help push for reef manta rays protectionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-01/study-to-help-push-for-reef-manta-rays-protection/4345754?source=rss
The results of a University of Queensland study will be used to lobby the Federal Government to protect one of the world's largest manta rays from commercial fishing.Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:26:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201211\3623303.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllScience and Technology:Biology:Marine BiologyScience and Technology:Research:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670-24.8683 152.3459Rural Report for Tropical North and Wide Bay : Tuesday, October 30, 2012http://www.abc.net.au/rural/regions/content/201210/3621474.htm?source=rss
Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:13:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201210\3621474.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaytropicArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Poetry:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Crop Harvesting:AllRural:Pest Management:AllEnvironment:Pests:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Nebo 4742Rural Report for Tropical North and Wide Bay 30/10-24.8683 152.3459Bells toll for turtleshttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201210/s3620965.htm?source=rss
The first endangered loggerhead turtle to lay her eggs this season has come ashore near Bundaberg.Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:21:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201210\3620965.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllRural:All:AllRural:Pest Management:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Turtle nesting season beginsLeonie the loggerhead is endangered. The first loggerhead has started laying her eggs this season near Bundaberg.By Ross KayABC Local: By Ross KayThe first turtle has come ashore to lay her eggs for the season in southern Queensland.There is a concentrated population of the endangered loggerhead turtle off the southern Queensland coast. -24.8683 152.3459Alarms net positive result in saving dolphinshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-22/alarms-net-positive-result-in-saving-dolphins/4326400?source=rss
The Queensland Government says no dolphins have been caught in shark nets during a trial of an acoustic alarm.Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:11:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201210\3615594.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaygoldcoastEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:Research:AllAustralia:QLD:Rainbow Beach 4581Australia:QLD:Southport 4215-25.907 153.0898CSG pontoon: a worry for whaleshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/10/08/3606191.htm?source=rss
A whale expert from Lismore's Southern Cross University is worried about the potential impact of a coal seam gas platform off the coast of Ballina.
Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:51:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201210\3606191.xmlABC Wide BaynorthcoastwidebayEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Water:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Conservation:WhalingEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Byron Bay 2481Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Humpback whales underwater Accoustic polution is damaging whales.Sarah Ndiayesupplied by Craig Parry Photographer: Sarah NdiayeWhales and acoustic polution Wally Franklin, researcher from the Oceania Project talks to Joanne Shoebridge about acoustic polution. Sarah Ndiaye, Joane ShoebridgeSugar industry rejects herbicide banhttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201209/s3595431.htm?source=rss
The Canegrowers group is scrambling to fight a proposed weed killer ban which it says will cripple the industry.Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:43:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201209\3595431.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Chemicals:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Weeds:AllEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Cane farm at Farleigh near Mackay.Cane farm at Farleigh near Mackay.Kim HonanABC Rural: Kim HonanEliza Rogers reports on what a herbicide ban will mean for canegrowers.-24.8683 152.3459Rural Report for Coastal Queensland, Friday, July 6, 2012http://www.abc.net.au/rural/regions/content/201207/3540121.htm?source=rss
Fri, 06 Jul 2012 07:50:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201207\3540121.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthtropicnorthqldEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllRural:Fishing, Aquaculture:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-19.2643 146.8118Rural Report for Coastal Queensland, Friday, July 6, 2012http://www.abc.net.au/rural/regions/content/201207/3540118.htm?source=rss
Coral trout line fishers are so concerned about declining catch rates, they say they'd take a quota cut while stocks recover - but Queensland Fisheries says it is economic - not biological - pressures affecting the fleet.
Fri, 06 Jul 2012 07:49:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201207\3540118.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthtropicnorthqldEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllRural:Fishing, Aquaculture:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Queensland coral trout line fishers say the alarm bells are ringing but no one is listening.Queensland Fisheries' Dr Brigid Kerrigan says a 30 per cent reduction in coral trout quota is not supported by industry or science - and it could end up making things worse.Charlie McKillop-19.2643 146.8118Fishing industry angry over marine park announcementhttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/telegraph/content/2012/s3526094.htm?source=rss
There's been some fall out over yesterday's decision by the Federal Government to extend Australia's marine parks.Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:48:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201206\3526094.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllRural:All:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Great Sandy Strait 4655Fishing industry angry over marine park announcement-28.07607 153.414073Early whale migration baffles expertshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-30/early-whale-migration-baffles-experts/3979666?source=rss
Marine authorities in north Queensland say they are at a loss to explain why the annual northern whale migration has started a month early. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:09:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201204\3491519.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthtropicsunshinecapricornianorthqldEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-19.2643 146.8118Experts probe Barrier Reef 'extension'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-30/experts-probe-barrier-reef-extension/3979630?source=rss
North Queensland marine researchers will this week undertake a comprehensive study to test whether the Great Barrier Reef is moving south.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:59:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201204\3491510.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthtropicsunshinenorthqldEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefScience and Technology:Biology:Marine BiologyScience and Technology:Research:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Eurong 4581Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-25.5000 153.1167Fishery decision sparks shark protection fearshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-29/fishery-decision-sparks-shark-protection-fears/3859342?source=rss
Conservationists say they are concerned renewed commercial fishing rights off the Queensland coast will threaten endangered sharks.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:59:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201202\3442195.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicsunshinegoldcoastnorthqldEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllRural:Fishing, Aquaculture:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-16.9245 145.7652Bligh unfazed by UNESCO reef audithttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-13/bligh-unfazed-by-unesco-reef-audit/3770906?source=rss
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says both the state and federal governments strongly protect the Great Barrier Reef.Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:22:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201201\3407401.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-23.3782 150.5106Document future history with the king tidehttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/01/12/3407022.htm?source=rss
The history of the future will be documented next weekend as the summer king tide rolls onto Wide Bay shores.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:39:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201201\3407022.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Photography:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllSport:Surfing:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Agnes Water 4677Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Crashing inThe waves roll in at Mon Repos beach. People are being encouraged to photograph the coming king tide as part of the 'Witness king tides' project. Ross KayABC News: Ross Kay-25.2853 152.8722Study reveals higher green zone fish numbershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-08/study-reveals-higher-green-zone-fish-numbers/3719628?source=rss
A researcher on Queensland's Gold Coast says he has found a large increase in fish numbers where coral reefs and mangroves are close together and protected by marine reserves.Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:31:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201112\3386357.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaybrisbanesunshinegoldcoastEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllRural:Fishing, Aquaculture:AllScience and Technology:Animals:FishScience and Technology:Research:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cape Moreton 4025Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Southport 4215-27.084805 153.372574Don't forget to pack your mannershttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/11/29/3379320.htm?source=rss
It's almost summer, and a lot of people in the Wide Bay (myself included) are heading to the water to try and escape the heat. But don't forget to throw in your manners, as well as your towel as you head to the beachTue, 29 Nov 2011 15:35:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201111\3379320.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllSport:All:AllSport:Other Sports:AllSport:Surfing:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:Travel Health and SafetyAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Hitting the surfA surfer heading into the water. Craig Holden from Surf Lifesaving Qld say that most swimmers and boardriders come to the beach with good manners.Jodie VandeWeteringABC: Jodie VandeWetering-24.8683 152.3459Scientists look to cryogenics to preserve Barrier Reefhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-28/scientists-look-to-cryogenics-to-preserve-barrier-reef/3700208?source=rss
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:44:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201111\3378595.xmlABC Wide BaywesternplainswidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefScience and Technology:Biology:Marine BiologyScience and Technology:Research:AllAustralia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Scientists look to cryogenics to preserve reefScientists look to cryogenics to preserve reef7pm TV News NSW: 7pm TV News NSWScientists look to cryogenics to preserve Barrier ReefScientists have cryogenically frozen coral sperm and embryos from the Great Barrier Reef off Queensland.Penny Timms-19.2643 146.8118Scientists freeze reef samples for marine 'bank'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-28/scientists-freeze-reef-samples-for-marine-bank/3698784?source=rss
Marine researchers say they are freezing coral samples from the Great Barrier Reef off Queensland as an insurance policy for the future.Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:47:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201111\3377864.xmlABC Wide BaywesternplainswidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefScience and Technology:Biology:Marine BiologyScience and Technology:Research:AllAustralia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Scientists look to cryogenics to preserve Barrier ReefScientists have cryogenically frozen coral sperm and embryos from the Great Barrier Reef off Queensland, aiming to create reefs strong enough to withstand threats like rising sea temperatires.Penny Timms-19.2643 146.8118Study reveals new direction on crab eyesighthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-28/study-reveals-new-direction-on-crab-eyesight/3698900?source=rss
New research in Queensland into fiddler crabs has found they have developed a smart way to recognise predators, despite having extremely poor eyesight.Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:58:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201111\3377906.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicsunshinegoldcoastnorthqldEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:Biology:Marine BiologyScience and Technology:Research:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-27.4698 153.024Plans revealed for Coral Sea marine reservehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-25/plans-revealed-for-coral-sea-marine-reserve/3694064?source=rss
Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke says a proposed 1 million square kilometre marine park won't "lock up" the Coral Sea, off Queensland's coast.Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:34:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201111\3376075.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllRural:Fishing, Aquaculture:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-16.9245 145.7652More sick fish found along Qld coasthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-17/more-sick-fish-found-along-qld-coast/3678288?source=rss
Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201111\3369729.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebaycapricorniaEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:Environmental Health:AllRural:Fishing, Aquaculture:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Qld Government downplays sick fish dramaQld Government downplays sick fish drama7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLDMore sick fish found along Qld coastSkin problems on sharks in central Queensland have been detected further along the coast in the Fitzroy River near Rockhampton and Kolan River near Bundaberg.-23.3782 150.5106Marine wildlife starving after Qld floods, experts sayhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-01/marine-wildlife-starving-after-qld-floods-experts-say/3613814?source=rss
Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:06:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201111\3353770.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebaysunshinegoldcoastDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:Biology:Marine BiologyAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Surfers Paradise 4217Floods damage marine wildlifeFloods damage marine wildlife7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLDMarine wildlife starving after Qld floods, experts sayA forum on the Gold Coast hears turtles and dugongs are starving to death along the Queensland coast after January's floods.-28.0084 153.4291Humpbacks return to Hervey Bayhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/09/28/3327985.htm?source=rss
Some really big tourists are visiting Hervey Bay - migrating humpback whales moving down the Queensland coast on the way to their summer feeding grounds in Antarctica.Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:51:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201109\3327985.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:Animals:Mammals - WhalesAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Whale watching Hervey BayWhale watching in Hervey Bay.Graham Cookflickr.com/photos/grazza123/5728713733: Graham Cook-25.2853 152.8722Marine researcher wins science award for climate studieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-20/marine-researcher-wins-science-award-for-climate-studies/2907754?source=rss
A north Queensland scientist who uses satellites to study marine life has won a prestigious award for his research.Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:40:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201109\3321568.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefHuman Interest:Awards and Prizes:AllScience and Technology:Biology:Marine BiologyAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-19.2643 146.8118Pesticides hurting Great Barrier Reef: reporthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-13/great-barrier-reef-report/2837758?source=rss
The Queensland and Federal Government's first report card on water quality in the Great Barrier Reef has found pesticides used in agriculture are causing significant problems for the reef.Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:55:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201108\3292776.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthtropicnorthqldEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:SugarAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Part of the Great Barrier Reef reflects on the underside of the ocean's surfacePart of the Great Barrier Reef reflects on the underside of the ocean's surface, June 2010.Naomi Brookfield, file photoUser submitted: Naomi Brookfield, file photo-16.9245 145.7652Ship tracking plans fail to quell reef fearshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/07/04/3260124.htm?source=rss
A conservation group says the Federal Government needs to consider the long-term effects of continuing trade off Queensland's central coast.
Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:01:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201107\3260124.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670-24.8683 152.3459Whale tales from the Bayhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/06/21/3249640.htm?source=rss
Locals passionate about whales.Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:12:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201106\3249640.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllHuman Interest:People:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksScience and Technology:Animals:Mammals - WhalesEnvironment:Conservation:WhalingAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Whale watching Hervey BayWhale watching in Hervey Bay.Graham Cookflickr.com/photos/grazza123/5728713733: Graham Cook-25.2853 152.8722Disasters cause more than $20m to national parkshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/25/3226208.htm?source=rss
Queensland Environment Minister Kate Jones says the summer of natural disasters caused more than $20 million to national parks and state forests.Wed, 25 May 2011 09:16:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201105\3226208.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Cyclones:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllEnvironment:Conservation:National ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-27.4698 153.024Disaster-hit farmers abandon reef rescue schemehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/17/3218751.htm?source=rss
Horticulture lobby group Growcom says Queensland's summer of natural disasters have made it unviable for some farmers to participate in a reef rescue program.Tue, 17 May 2011 08:37:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201105\3218751.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthtropicnorthqldDisasters and Accidents:Cyclones:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Land Management:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-28.07607 153.414073Green groups question Shen Neng 1 reporthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-04-15/green-groups-question-shen-neng-1-report/2614320?source=rss
The Wide Bay-Burnett Conservation Council says some findings from the report into the grounding of the Shen Neng 1 on the Great Barrier Reef off Queensland last year do not make sense.Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:39:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201104\3192125.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaycapricorniasunshineDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Eurong 4581Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700-25.2853 152.8722Great Barrier Reef 'should recover' from flood damagehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/10/3109371.htm?source=rss
A central Queensland academic says it is difficult to work out the impact of flooding on the Great Barrier Reef.Mon, 10 Jan 2011 08:13:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3109371.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Research:AllScience and Technology:Research Organisations:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-23.3782 150.5106New laws aim to protect Great Barrier Reefhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/12/08/3088519.htm?source=rss
International regulators approve new laws to protect the Great Barrier Reef after the grounding of the Chinese coal carrier Shen Neng 1 off Qld in April.Wed, 08 Dec 2010 22:01:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201012\3088519.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Laws:AllEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810New laws aim to protect Great Barrier ReefNew laws aim to protect Great Barrier Reef7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLDNew laws aim to protect Great Barrier ReefInternational regulators approve new laws to protect the Great Barrier Reef after the grounding of the Chinese coal carrier Shen Neng 1 off Qld in April.Tougher conditions for reef shippinghttp://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2010/s3087961.htm?source=rss
International agreement has been reached for stricter shipping conditions on the Great Barrier Reef, in an effort to prevent further accidents such as this year's grounding of a Chinese coal carrier. When the Shen Neng 1 ran aground off Gladstone in April, more than 2,000 tonnes of oil leaked on to the reef and islands, while coral was damaged by the ship's hull. Now, ships travelling through the area will be continuously tracked by radio and satellite, and will have to regularly report their location and route.Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:26:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201012\3087961.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Laws:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Tougher Conditions For Reef ShippingInternational agreement has been reached for stricter shipping conditions on the Great Barrier Reef, in an effort to prevent further accidents like this year's grounding of a Chinese coal carrier. When the Shen Neng 1 ran aground off Gladstone in April, more than two thousand tonnes of oil leaked onto the Reef and islands, and coral was damaged by the ship's hull but now ships travelling through this area will be continuously tracked by radio and satellite, and they'll have to regularly report their location and route.Annie Guest-23.8475 151.2578Scientists fear mass extinction as oceans chokehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/30/3080628.htm?source=rss
Australian scientists fear the planet is on the brink of another mass extinction as ocean dead zones continue to grow in size and number.Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:20:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201012\3080628.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicsunshinegoldcoastnorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:FishEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Coral and fish at the Great Barrier ReefLow oxygen levels, which have been found along south-eastern Australia, are known to increase stress on fish.Ho NewReuters: Ho NewTilapia removed from a Queensland waterbody.Tilapia removed from a Queensland waterbody.Amanda Dimmockwww.mdbc.gov.au: Amanda Dimmock-26.000 134.500Coral spawning used to predict climate change effectshttp://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2010/s3079711.htm?source=rss
Researchers on the Great Barrier Reef are using the annual coral spawning to predict how rising temperatures and carbon dioxide levels will effect future growth. They're capturing sperm and eggs and growing the coral in tanks to examine the effects of climate change.Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:50:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201011\3079711.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldScience and Technology:Biology:Marine BiologyEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Coral spawns on the Great Barrier ReefCoral spawns on the Great Barrier Reef.SatoshiQuicksilver Group: SatoshiResearchers use coral spawning to predict climate change effectsResearchers on the Great Barrier Reef are using the annual coral spawning to predict how rising temperatures and carbon dioxide levels will effect future growth. They're capturing sperm and eggs and growing the coral in tanks to examine the effects of climate change.Kerrin Binnie-28.07607 153.414073Hotter, drier weather predicted for much of Qldhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/10/28/3050909.htm?source=rss
A Qld Government report on climate change predicts temperature rises of up to 2.2 degrees Celsius over the next 40 years.Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:23:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201010\3050909.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllWeather:All:AllWeather:Cyclone:AllEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810The report says the Great Barrier Reef will be impacted by increasing acidification and warming of the ocean due to more carbon in the atmosphere.The report says the Great Barrier Reef will be impacted by increasing acidification and warming of the ocean due to more carbon in the atmosphere.Ho NewReuters: Ho New-27.4698 153.024Coral bleaching event worst since 1998http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2010/s3042321.htm?source=rss
Marine scientists say the worst coral bleaching in more than a decade has struck reefs across the South-East Asian and Indian Oceans. In recent months, extensive bleaching has struck the richest marine biodiversity zone in the world known as the Coral Triangle.Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:47:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201010\3042321.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Biology:AllScience and Technology:Biology:Marine BiologyScience and Technology:Research:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Coral bleaching event worst since 1998Marine scientists say the worst coral bleaching in more than a decade has struck reefs across the South East Asian and Indian Oceans. In recent months, it's struck the richest marine biodiversity zone in the world, known as the Coral Triangle.Lindy Kerin-26.000 134.500Court adjourns Shen Neng 1 casehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/10/14/3037936.htm?source=rss
The court case of two men charged in relation to the grounding of the Chinese coal carrier Shen Neng 1 on the Great Barrier Reef has been adjourned until February.Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:52:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201010\3037936.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaycapricorniaDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700-23.8475 151.2578Marine census ends but search continueshttp://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2010/s3030214.htm?source=rss
The international effort to create a Census of Marine Life has officially come to an end with scientists saying they have counted more than 200,000 species but they believe there is three times that amount yet to be discovered. Already there's talk among scientists of trying to find the creatures that got away during this count.Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:52:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201010\3030214.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebayfarnorthtropicsunshinecapricorniagoldcoastnorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Biology:AllScience and Technology:Biology:Marine BiologyScience and Technology:Research:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810United Kingdom:All:AllScientists have counted more than 200,000 species A shark swims through the ocean, September 2010.g-nawww.flickr.com: g-naMarine census ends but search for life continuesThe international effort to create a Census of Marine Life has officially come to an end with scientists saying they have counted more than 200,000 species but they believe there is three times that amount yet to be discovered. Already there's talk among scientists of trying to find the creatures that got away during this count.Paula Kruger54 -2First marine census results releasedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/10/05/3030335.htm?source=rss
The first census of marine life has been released after 10 years of research involving 2,700 scientists from 80 nations.Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:16:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201010\3030335.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:Animals:Animal BehaviourScience and Technology:Biology:AllScience and Technology:Biology:Marine BiologyScience and Technology:Ecology:AllScience and Technology:Research:AllScience and Technology:Animals:FishEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefScience and Technology:Animals:Mammals - WhalesAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810United Kingdom:England:AllFirst marine census results releasedFirst marine census results released7pm TV News NSW: 7pm TV News NSWFirst marine census results releasedThe first census of marine life has been released after 10 years of research involving 2,700 scientists from 80 nations.Karen BerkmanFear raised for commercial fishing under Laborhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/09/3006826.htm?source=rss
Fishing groups in Queensland say they have concerns for the future of the industry under a Labor minority government.Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:02:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201009\3006826.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicsunshinenorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AlpGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:GreensRural:All:AllRural:Fishing, Aquaculture:AllEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-16.9245 145.7652Tax tourists to pay off Japanese whalers: academichttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/06/3003286.htm?source=rss
A Queensland academic says Australia could help prevent whale hunting by imposing a levy on the tourism industry.Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:38:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201009\3003286.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebaysunshinetropiccapricorniagoldcoastBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllScience and Technology:Animals:Mammals - WhalesAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Coolum Beach 4573Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Professor Wilson says less whaling would create new opportunities for whale-watching businesses.Professor Wilson says less whaling would create new opportunities for whale-watching businesses.ABC MarketingPaul Guest: ABC Marketing-27.4698 153.024Scientists to map carbon effect on Barrier Reefhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/06/3003365.htm?source=rss
Scientists are hoping a new study will help predict how rising levels of carbon dioxide will affect the Great Barrier Reef off Queensland.Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:13:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201009\3003365.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Biology:AllScience and Technology:Biology:Marine BiologyScience and Technology:Research:AllEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Heron Island 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-23.45 151.92Farmers sign up for reef conservation projecthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/19/2987339.htm?source=rss
A Wide Bay Burnett conservation group says it is pleased with the number of farmers registering for the latest round of Reef Rescue project funding.Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:10:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201008\2987339.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionEnvironment:Recycling and Waste Management:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Chemicals:AllRural:Fertilisers:AllRural:Irrigation:AllEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670-24.8683 152.3459Fishing group condemns Greens policy on Coral Seahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/11/2979926.htm?source=rss
A fishing group has rejected plans by the Greens to ban all commercial fishing and mining exploration in the Coral Sea off the Queensland coast.Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:28:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201008\2979926.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:GreensEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740-16.9245 145.7652High-tech solution prevents whale entanglements in shark netshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/11/2979971.htm?source=rss
New acoustic alarms aimed at reducing whale entanglements are being fitted to shark nets between Mackay in north Queensland and the Gold Coast in the state's south-east this week.Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:26:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201008\2979971.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaycapricorniatropicsunshinegoldcoastEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:FishScience and Technology:Animals:Mammals - WhalesEnvironment:Conservation:WhalingAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Shark control program manager Tony Ham on the Gold CoastShark control program manager Tony Ham on the Gold CoastContributedDepartment of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation: Contributed-27.9716 153.4094Greens want Coral Sea fishing, mining banhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/10/2979017.htm?source=rss
Greens want to ban all commercial fishing and mining exploration in the Coral Sea.Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:26:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201008\2979017.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:GreensEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEvent:All:AllEvent:Federal Election:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllGovernment and Politics:Elections:Federal ElectionsAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Mr Brown says Australia cannot afford not to protect the Coral Sea.Mr Brown says Australia cannot afford not to protect the Coral Sea.Naomi Brookfield, file photoUser submitted: Naomi Brookfield, file photo-27.4698 153.024Researchers find sea sponges share 70pc human geneshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/05/2973834.htm?source=rss
A Queensland scientist has discovered sea sponges share almost 70 per cent of genes with humans.Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:16:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201008\2973834.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Biology:AllScience and Technology:Biology:Marine BiologyScience and Technology:Research:AllScience and Technology:Stem Cells:AllScience and Technology:Genetics:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-27.4698 153.024Greens' chemical pledge angers farmershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/28/2966042.htm?source=rss
Canegrowers says an election promise by the Greens that would ban the use of some pesticides will have an adverse impact on farmers.Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:00:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201007\2966042.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthtropicsunshinegoldcoastnorthqldEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:GreensRural:Agricultural Chemicals:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefGovernment and Politics:Elections:Federal ElectionsAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-16.9245 145.7652Seaweed killing Barrier Reef's biodiversity: studyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/07/27/2965922.htm?source=rss
A new study has shown that seaweed and poor water quality could be lowering the variety of coral on the Great Barrier Reef quicker than climate change.Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:02:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201007\2965922.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Biology:AllScience and Technology:Biology:Marine BiologyEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Biological Diversity:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Seaweed killing Barrier Reef's biodiversity: studySeaweed killing Barrier Reef's biodiversity: study7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLDSeaweed killing Barrier Reef's biodiversity: studyA new study has shown that seaweed and poor water quality could be lowering the variety of coral on the Great Barrier Reef quicker than climate change.Megan WoodwardCoral fossils give researchers Great Barrier Reef insighthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/21/2959574.htm?source=rss
A group of international scientists say they have discovered what the Great Barrier Reef looked like thousands of years ago.Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:01:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201007\2959574.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Research:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Samples of reef fossils from deep below the ocean floor were taken earlier this year. Samples of reef fossils from deep below the ocean floor were taken earlier this year.
Naomi Brookfield, file photoUser submitted: Naomi Brookfield, file photo-19.2643 146.8118Government willing to extend reef run-off plan deadlinehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/20/2958490.htm?source=rss
The Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) says it is willing to negotiate with farmers on the deadline for environmental risk management plans for the Great Barrier Reef.Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:43:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201007\2958490.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefBusiness, Economics and Finance:Environmentally Sustainable Business:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-19.2643 146.8118Marine tourism operators complacent on climate change: surveyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/19/2957283.htm?source=rss
Queensland marine park tourism operators have been asked to consider the impact climate change will have on the Great Barrier Reef.Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:07:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201007\2957283.xmlABC Wide BaytropicnorthqldwidebayfarnorthcapricorniaBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllCommunity and Society:All:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllRural:All:AllRural:Community Development:AllRural:Rural Tourism:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Airlie Beach 4802Australia:QLD:Bowen 4805Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay Mc 4741Australia:QLD:Port Douglas 4871Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-16.9245 145.7652Increased C02 from climate change puts clownfish in perilhttp://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2010/s2947416.htm?source=rss
Normally clownfish swim away from predators but scientists say as more carbon is taken up by the ocean the fish are starting to behave differently. The clownfish's sense of smell is being altered by the carbon so that they are attracted to predators.
Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:37:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201007\2947416.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:Research:AllScience and Technology:Animals:FishEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Clownfish confused by excess CO2 are attracted to predators.Red Sea Clownfish (Amphiprioninae)Stefan Königstock.xchng: Stefan KönigIncreased C02 puts 'nemo' Clownfish attracted to predatorsNormally clownfish swim away from predators but scientists say as more carbon is taken up by the ocean the fish are starting to behave differently. The clownfish's sense of smell is being altered by the carbon so that they are attracted to predators.Felicity Ogilvie-16.9245 145.7652Reef regulation plans frustrating canegrowershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/30/2940715.htm?source=rss
The Canegrowers Association says some of its members are having difficulty adjusting to requirements of the Queensland Government's reef regulation laws. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:40:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201006\2940715.xmlABC Wide BayfarnorthwidebaycapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:SugarRural:Agricultural Policy:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Babinda 4861Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Innisfail 4860Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-17.3456 145.9256Reef avoids major bleaching eventhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/06/12/2925605.htm?source=rss
Scientists say cool conditions in the Great Barrier Reef have saved the area from major coral damage despite record warm temperatures in 2009.Sat, 12 Jun 2010 20:51:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201006\2925605.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Earth Sciences:AllScience and Technology:Research:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Reef avoids major bleaching eventReef avoids major bleaching event7pm TV News NSW: 7pm TV News NSWReef avoids major bleaching eventScientists say cool conditions in the Great Barrier Reef have saved the area from major coral damage despite record warm temperatures in 2009.Sarah ClarkeReport finds some good news for Great Barrier Reefhttp://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2010/s2925427.htm?source=rss
After facing what appeared to be a gloomy outlook, there's finally some good news for the Great Barrier Reef. After a hot summer and a series of heatwaves last year, scientists say late monsoonal conditions protected much of the coral from a major bleaching event.
Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:41:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201006\2925427.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Earth Sciences:AllScience and Technology:Research:AllWeather:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Good news for the Great Barrier ReefTurtle swimming on Great Barrier Reef, Oct 16, 2007.Rick Hawkinswww.sxc.hu: Rick HawkinsReport finds some good news for Great Barrier ReefAfter facing what appeared to be a gloomy outlook, there's finally some good news for the Great Barrier Reef. After a hot summer and a series of heatwaves last year, scientists say late monsoonal conditions protected much of the coral from a major bleaching event.Sarah Clarke-28.07607 153.414073Waves of support for Fraser Coast's whaleshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2010/06/07/2919982.htm?source=rss
Fraser Coast residents took to the waves on Sunday to mark International Whale Day.Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:22:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201006\2919982.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllEnvironment:Conservation:WhalingAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Paddling outAerial view of paddlers in Hervey Bay for the National Whale Day event, 2010.Vicki Nevillecontributed: Vicki NevilleSand sculptureSand sculpture by Steve Machell at the National Whale Day festivities in Hervey Bay.Vicki Nevillecontributed: Vicki NevillePaddling outNational Whale Day festivities on the Fraser Coast included a Paddle Out, with locals taking to the waves to show support for the massive mammals which share their Bay.Vicki Nevillecontributed: Vicki NevillePaddling from aboveMore than 400 paddlers took to Hervey Bay on Sunday - of whom 300 were officially registered - while back on shore 507 flowers were released into the water to represent the number of whales killed last hunting season in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary.Vicki Nevilleconributed: Vicki NevilleWally and Trish Franklinwhale researchers Wally and Trish Franklin were guests at the National Whale Day event in Hervey Bay.Vicki Nevillecontributed: Vicki NevilleAerial view paddle outOrganisers say 300 paddlers officially registered for the National Whale Day paddle out in Hervey Bay on Sunday, but about 450 took to the water.Vicki Nevillecontributed: Vicki NevilleDont kill our humpbacksProtest sign at the National Whale Day event in Hervey Bay, 2010.Vicki Nevillecontributed: Vicki Neville-25.2853 152.8722Lessons from Shen Neng forgottenhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/06/04/2918919.htm?source=rss
Donna Field reports on concerns the Great Barrier Reef is at risk of oil spills.Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:12:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201006\2918919.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Lessons from Shen Neng forgottenLessons from Shen Neng forgottenFile photo - Stateline Qld: File photo - Stateline QldLessons from Shen Neng forgottenDonna Field reports on concerns that the Great Barrier Reef is at risk of oil spills.Donna FieldBBC begins filming on 'comprehensive' Barrier Reef documentaryhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/01/2915099.htm?source=rss
Production has begun on a three-hour BBC documentary on Queensland's Great Barrier Reef.Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:00:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201006\2915099.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Television:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllInformation and Communication:All:AllInformation and Communication:Broadcasting:AllInformation and Communication:Broadcasting:TelevisionEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-16.9245 145.7652Shen Neng 1 sets sailhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/21/2906200.htm?source=rss
The damaged Chinese coal carrier Shen Neng 1 anchored off Hervey Bay has set sail for Gladstone in central Queensland.Fri, 21 May 2010 08:15:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2906200.xmlABC Wide BaycapricorniawidebayDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Shen Neng 1 ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef at Easter, damaging its hull and leaking a small amount of oil. Shen Neng 1 ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef at Easter, damaging its hull and leaking a small amount of oil.
7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLD-25.2853 152.8722Damaged coal carrier going back to Gladstonehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/20/2905428.htm?source=rss
Damaged coal carrier Shen Neng 1 will be moved back to waters off Gladstone in Qld's central region.Fri, 21 May 2010 07:23:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2905428.xmlABC Wide BaycapricorniawidebayDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700About one-third of the ship's total cargo of 65,000 tonnes of coal is being unloaded, so it is light enough to be towed back to China.About one-third of the ship's total cargo is being unloaded so it is light enough to be towed to China.
7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLD-25.2853 152.8722Second ship takes Shen Neng coalhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/17/2900922.htm?source=rss
Another ship has been moved into place to take coal from the damaged Chinese coal carrier Shen Neng 1 anchored off Hervey Bay, off south-east Queensland.Mon, 17 May 2010 07:39:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2900922.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaycapricorniaDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700-25.2853 152.8722Unloading of Shen Neng 1 'around the clock'http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/14/2899587.htm?source=rss
Crews are working around the clock to unload coal from a damaged carrier anchored in Hervey Bay in south-east Queensland.
Fri, 14 May 2010 12:58:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2899587.xmlABC Wide BaycapricorniawidebayBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Sea TransportEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655The ship-to-ship transfer of about 19,000 tonnes of coal began this week and will allow it to be towed back to China.The ship-to-ship transfer of about 19,000 tonnes of coal began this week and will allow it to be towed back to China.7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLD-25.2853 152.8722Unloading coal from Shen Neng 1 'making steady progress'http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/13/2898813.htm?source=rss
Maritime Safety Queensland says there has been steady progress in unloading coal from the Shen Neng 1 in Hervey Bay in south-east Queensland.
Fri, 14 May 2010 05:50:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2898813.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Sea TransportEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655The ship-to-ship transfer of about 19,000 tonnes of coal began on Wednesday night.The ship-to-ship transfer of about 19,000 tonnes of coal began on Wednesday night.
7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLD-25.2853 152.8722Stricken Shen Neng 1 arrives off Hervey Bayhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/05/11/2896671.htm?source=rss
Stricken Chinese coal carrier Shen Neng 1 has arrived safely in waters off Hervey Bay in south-east Queensland, but is facing protest action from concerned locals.Tue, 11 May 2010 20:48:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2896671.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Stricken Shen Neng 1 arrives off Hervey Bay Stricken Shen Neng 1 arrives off Hervey Bay 7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLDStricken Shen Neng 1 arrives off Hervey Bay Stricken Chinese coal carrier Shen Neng 1 has arrived safely in waters off Hervey Bay in south-east Queensland, but is facing protest action from concerned locals. Stricken ship heads southhttp://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2010/s2896521.htm?source=rss
The crippled Chinese coal carrier the Shen Neng 1 has arrived in Hervey Bay to have its cargo unloaded before it's towed back to China. The ship ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef. But conservationists say Hervey Bay's pristine environment, and tourism and fishing industries are being put at risk.Tue, 11 May 2010 19:24:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2896521.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655The Chinese bulk carrier Shen Neng I is towed away from a reefThe Chinese bulk carrier Shen Neng I is towed away from a reef at Douglas Shoal and towards Great Keppel Island in central Queensland, on April 13, 2010.ABC News: Stricken ship heads southThe crippled Chinese coal carrier the Shen Neng One has arrived in Hervey Bay to have its cargo unloaded before it's towed back to China. The ship ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef. But conservationists say Hervey Bay's pristine environment, and tourism and fishing industries are being put at risk.Melinda Howells-25.2853 152.8722Chinese coal carrier towed to Harvey Bayhttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201005/s2895947.htm?source=rss
The Shen Neng One has been towed to waters off Hervey Bay in Queensland.Tue, 11 May 2010 12:05:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2895947.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllRural:All:AllAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655-25.2853 152.8722Stricken Shen Neng 1 arrives off Hervey Bayhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/11/2895694.htm?source=rss
The stricken Chinese coal carrier, Shen Neng 1, has arrived safely in waters off Hervey Bay in south-east Queensland. Tue, 11 May 2010 08:22:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2895694.xmlABC Wide BaycapricorniawidebaysunshineDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558-25.2853 152.8722Stricken Chinese coal carrier heading to Hervey Bayhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/10/2895356.htm?source=rss
The Shen Neng 1 that ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef last month is on track to reach Hervey Bay by Tuesday morning.Mon, 10 May 2010 18:16:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2895356.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaycapricorniaBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Sea TransportEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Two tug boats are towing the Shen Neng 1 from Gladstone to waters between Fraser Island and Hervey Bay, where about one-third of its coal will be unloaded onto another ship. Two tug boats are towing the Shen Neng 1 from Gladstone to waters between Fraser Island and Hervey Bay, where about one-third of its coal will be unloaded onto another ship.
7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLD-25.2853 152.8722Tugs tow damaged coal carrier away from Gladstonehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/05/09/2894379.htm?source=rss
The damaged Shen Neng 1 coal ship is being towed to waters off Hervey Bay in Queensland's south-east, where its load will be removed to prepare it for its journey back to China.Sun, 09 May 2010 20:57:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2894379.xmlABC Wide BaycapricorniawidebayDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Tugs tow damaged coal carrier away from GladstoneTugs tow damaged coal carrier away from Gladstone
7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLDTugs tow damaged coal carrier away from GladstoneThe damaged Shen Neng 1 coal ship is being towed to waters off Hervey Bay in Queensland's south-east, where its load will be removed to prepare it for its journey back to China.
Stricken coal carrier move delayedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/05/2890455.htm?source=rss
MSQ has deferred plans to tow the stricken Chinese coal ship Shen Neng 1 to waters near Fraser Island.Wed, 05 May 2010 07:36:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2890455.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaysunshinecapricorniaDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllRural:Fishing, Aquaculture:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700The ship ran aground on Douglas Shoal on the Great Barrier Reef, east of Rockhampton, at Easter.The ship ran aground on Douglas Shoal on the Great Barrier Reef, east of Rockhampton, at Easter.
ABC News: -25.2853 152.8722Will the Shen Neng One be moved to Hervey Bay?http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/05/05/2890423.htm?source=rss
Shen Neng decision made today.Wed, 05 May 2010 07:13:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2890423.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaycapricorniaEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Sea TransportEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:QLD:Eurong 4581Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Great Keppel Island 4700Chinese registered coal carrier Shen Neng 1 leaks oilChinese registered coal carrier Shen Neng One, 70km off Great Keppel Island.Maritime Safety QueenslandUsed with permission: Maritime Safety Queensland-25.5000 153.1167Wounded coal carrier heading to Hervey Bayhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/30/2887263.htm?source=rss
Authorities have drawn up a new salvage plan for the Chinese coal carrier Shen Neng 1, which was damaged when it ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef off central Queensland at Easter. Mon, 03 May 2010 09:09:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2887263.xmlABC Wide BaycapricorniawidebayDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655The carrier ran aground on Douglas Shoal at Easter spilling more than two tonnes of oil into the ocean.The carrier ran aground on Douglas Shoal at Easter spilling more than two tonnes of oil into the ocean.Maritime Safety Queensland: -23.8475 151.2578Fishers seek Fraser no-take assurancehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/21/2878592.htm?source=rss
The Queensland Seafood Industry Association (QSIA) says it is working to ensure the local fishing industry will not be crippled if a no-take zone is established near Fraser Island off the state's south-east.Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:01:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201004\2878592.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaysunshineEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllRural:All:AllRural:Fishing, Aquaculture:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Eurong 4581Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558-25.5000 153.1167Ship tracking to be extended in Barrier Reefhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/18/2875895.htm?source=rss
The Federal Government is extending the zone for radio and satellite tracking of ships in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park off Queensland.Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:18:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201004\2875895.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regulation:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Sea TransportEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Government to extend vessel tracking on Barrier ReefThe Federal Government will extend electronic tracking of vessels in the Great Barrier Reef down to Bundaberg on Queensland's central coast from July 2011.Karen Berkman-23.3782 150.5106Government to extend vessel tracking on Barrier Reefhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/04/18/2875977.htm?source=rss
The Federal Government will extend electronic tracking of vessels in the Great Barrier Reef down to Bundaberg on Queensland's central coast from July 2011.Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:26:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201004\2875977.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaytropicEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Government to extend vessel tracking on Barrier ReefGovernment to extend vessel tracking on Barrier Reef7pm TV News QLD: 7pm TV News QLDGovernment to extend vessel tracking on Barrier ReefThe Federal Government will extend electronic tracking of vessels in the Great Barrier Reef down to Bundaberg on Queensland's central coast from July 2011.Karen BerkmanGiant shark tourist attraction hammeredhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/15/2873947.htm?source=rss
A giant hammerhead shark could soon become a tourist attraction, but conservationists are not happy.Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:07:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201004\2873947.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animal Attacks:AllHuman Interest:Animal Attacks:SharkAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655A fisherman poses for a photo next to a five-metre hammerhead sharkThe hammerhead shark weighs in at 1,200 kilograms and is five metres longcourtesy of Fraser Coast Chronicle: -25.2853 152.8722Tourism industry calls for more reef policinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/14/2872076.htm?source=rss
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) says harsher penalties for shipping companies who jeopardise the Great Barrier Reef should be backed up with greater law enforcement.Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201004\2872076.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthtropiccapricornianorthqldDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-21.155 149.1664Loggerhead turtle breeding affected by global warminghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/23/2827813.htm?source=rss
A turtle researcher says global warming is behind an influx of loggerhead turtles breeding in South-East Queensland.Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:58:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201002\2827813.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthtropiccapricornianorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:Animal BehaviourEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Global warming is behind an influx of loggerhead turtles breeding in south-east Queensland: researcherGlobal warming is behind an influx of loggerhead turtles breeding in south-east Queensland: researcher
ABC News : -24.8683 152.3459Reef coral bleaching detectedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/22/2826543.htm?source=rss
Scientists have recorded mild coral bleaching around Heron Island at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:23:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201002\2826543.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaycapricorniaEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Heron Island 4680-23.45 151.92Swimmers prepare for marathon reef swimhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/19/2824486.htm?source=rss
Two men will swim from one Whitsunday island to another in north Queensland this weekend as part of final preparations for a 2,300 kilometre marathon later this year.Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:50:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201002\2824486.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthtropicnorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllHuman Interest:All:AllEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Australia:QLD:Whitsundays 4802Tropical IslandThe view of the Whitsundays taken from Day Dream Island.Miriam HallABC Local: Miriam Hall-20.278 148.915Claim pesticides threaten Great Barrier Reefhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/02/17/2822869.htm?source=rss
There are calls for greater powers for the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority after Great Barrier Reef coral samples showed pesticide contamination.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:35:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201002\2822869.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayfarnorthcapricorniatropicnorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Chemicals:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Claim pesticides threaten Great Barrier ReefThere are calls for greater powers for the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority after Great Barrier Reef coral samples showed pesticide contamination.: Claim pesticides threaten Great Barrier ReefThere are calls for greater powers for the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority after Great Barrier Reef coral samples showed pesticide contamination.-21.155 149.1664Council seeks to become reef guardianhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/17/2822266.htm?source=rss
Bundaberg Regional Council says it will seek Federal Government help to improve water quality flowing to the Great Barrier Reef. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:34:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201002\2822266.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670-24.8683 152.3459Turtle eggs a victim of wild weatherhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/03/2809142.htm?source=rss
Rangers fear more than 1,000 turtle eggs have been washed from the beach at the Mon Repos rookery near Bundaberg during the recent wild weather.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:35:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201002\2809142.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllWeather:All:AllWeather:Cyclone:AllWeather:Storm:AllScience and Technology:Animals:ReptilesEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Turtle eggsTurtle eggsEmily PowellABC Local Radio: Emily PowellLoggerhead turtle. Loggerhead turtleABC News : -24.8683 152.3459Rough seas threaten surf clubhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/03/2808540.htm?source=rss
Wild seas claim retaining wall.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:09:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201002\2808540.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Clubs and Associations:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670king tide at Moore Park BeachRough weather at Moore Park Beach. The local surf club says it is at risk of further damage after a retaining wall washed away during severe weather.Jodie van de WeteringABC: Jodie van de Wetering-24.8683 152.3459Expert considers coral bleaching causehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/01/2806298.htm?source=rss
A coral expert says diseases or viruses could be responsible for bleaching of a reef off southern Queensland's Fraser coast.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:24:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201002\2806298.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655-25.2853 152.8722Council defends water project starthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/01/26/2801700.htm?source=rss
The Gladstone Regional Council has defended its decision to start work on the Integrated Water Project at Agnes Water before the end of the turtle nesting season.Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:20:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201001\2801700.xmlABC Wide BaywidebaycapricorniaEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllAustralia:QLD:Agnes Water 4677Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680-24.2128 151.9059Sea turtles threatened by feral pigshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/01/15/2792935.htm?source=rss
One of Australia's most common species of sea turtles is under threat from feral pigs.
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201001\2792935.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebayfarnorthtropiccapricornianorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllEnvironment:Pests:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Pigs are digging up and eating eggs laid by flatback sea turtles nesting on the west coast of Cape York Peninsula.Pigs are digging up and eating eggs laid by flatback sea turtles nesting on the west coast of Cape York Peninsula.Emily PowellABC Local Radio: Emily Powell-16.9245 145.7652Loggerhead turtles returning to Mon Reposhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/31/2783263.htm?source=rss
The State Government says large numbers of loggerhead turtles have been returning to Mon Repos in south-east Queensland.
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:21:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200912\2783263.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebayEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:AllScience and Technology:Animals:Animal BehaviourEnvironment:Conservation:Marine ParksAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Mon Repos beach, east of Bundaberg, has the largest concentration of nesting turtles on Australia's east coast.Mon Repos beach, east of Bundaberg, has the largest concentration of nesting turtles on Australia's east coast.
ABC News : -24.8683 152.3459Queensland species most threatened by climate changehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/15/2771978.htm?source=rss
A report has found koalas, leatherback turtles and clown fish are among species under threat from climate change.Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:21:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200912\2771978.xmlABC Wide BaybrisbanewidebayfarnorthtropicnorthwestcapricorniasouthqldnorthqldEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Climate Change:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Clown fish are struggling because of ocean acidification. Clown fish are struggling because of ocean acidification.
Sheamus WhelanUsed with permission: Sheamus Whelan-27.4698 153.024Turtle season heats uphttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2009/11/24/2752090.htm?source=rss
It's the time of year when something very special happens on the Wide Bay's beaches. Under cover of darkness, marine turtles are slowly making their way ashore to lay their eggs.Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:15:00 +1000\xmlcontent\200911\2752090.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:Great Barrier ReefAustralia:QLD:Bargara 4670Flatback turtleWith their flat, circular carapace which flicks up at the back like a rear spoiler, the flatback turtle has been likened to a flying saucer.A Williams, DEC: -24.8163 152.4615A birds eye view of the Bundaberg regionhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2009/08/31/2671293.htm?source=rss
A birds' eye view of the Bundaberg region.Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:02:00 +1000\xmlcontent\200908\2671293.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:Geography:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Lady Elliot IslandLady Elliot Island from the air - the only way to get there.Jodie van de WeteringABC: Jodie van de Wetering-24.8683 152.3459Agnes Beach reopenshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2009/03/12/2514031.htm?source=rss
Agnes Beach is open again as the threat from ex-cyclone Hamish passes.Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:56:00 +1000\xmlcontent\200903\2514031.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllWeather:Cyclone:AllAustralia:QLD:Agnes Water 4677Beach erosionErosion at Agnes Beach, caused by strong winds and heavy seas in the wake of cyclone Hamish.Gladstone Regional Councilcontributed: Gladstone Regional CouncilWalkwayThis walkway at Agnes Beach was damaged in strong winds and heavy seas whipped up by cyclone Hamish.Gladstone Regional Councilcontributed: Gladstone Regional CouncilSeawaterSeawater behind the dunes at Agnes Beach, which is closed on account of cyclone Hamish.Gladstone Regional Councilcontributed: Gladstone Regional CouncilAgnes BeachAgnes Beach, closed by the Gladstone Regional Council on Tuesday in the wake of tropical cyclone Hamish.Gladstone Regional Councilcontributed: Gladstone Regional Council-24.2128 151.9059Coastal communities turn lights off for turtleshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2009/01/29/2477576.htm?source=rss
A campaign to protect sea turtles from light pollution is winning public support.Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:03:00 +1000\xmlcontent\200901\2477576.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:QLD:Burnett Heads 4670TV still of close-up of loggerhead turtle hatchling at Mon Repos Rookery near BundabergLoggerhead turtle hatchling climbing out of sand nest at Mon Repos Rookery near Bundaberg. Excess light can disorient the hatchlings on their dash from the nest to the ocean.ABC TV News: -24.779 152.407Turtles at risk from light pollutionhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2008/10/22/2398421.htm?source=rss
Turtle experts have warned the light from coastal communities is putting endangered loggerhead turtles at risk.
Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:39:00 +1000\xmlcontent\200810\2398421.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Pollution:AllAustralia:QLD:Bargara 4670TV still of close-up of loggerhead turtle hatchling at Mon Repos Rookery near BundabergTV still of close-up of loggerhead turtle hatchling climbing out of sand nest at Mon Repos Rookery near Bundaberg in south-east Qld on October 17, 2008.
ABC TV News: -24.8163 152.4615Agnes Water desalination debate heats uphttp://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2008/10/01/2378631.htm?source=rss
A battle is underway at the state's most northerly surf beach, Agnes Water, over the future of the area's water supply.Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:44:00 +1000\xmlcontent\200810\2378631.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Recycling and Waste Management:AllAustralia:QLD:Agnes Water 4677Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Residents stage protest against desalination in Agnes Water, south of Gladstone in central Qld.Residents stage protest against desalination in Agnes Water, south of Gladstone in central Qld.Stateline QldABC TV: Stateline Qld-24.2128 151.9059Seal spotted in Hervey Bayhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2008/08/12/2332369.htm?source=rss
When Philip Smith went fishing with his daughter and her friend near Point Vernon in Hervey Bay on Sunday, he wasn't expecting to spend an hour watching a seal, a rare visitor to the Bay.Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:41:00 +1000\xmlcontent\200808\2332369.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:Animals:MammalsAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Seal in Hervey BayPhilip Smith spotted this seal in Hervey Bay while out fishing on Sunday, August 10.Philip Smithuser submitted: Philip SmithSealThis seal was spotted near Point Vernon by Philip Smith, who snapped some photos of it with his mobile phone. Philip Smithuser submitted: Philip SmithSeal near Point VernonThis seal spent about an hour around Point Vernon while Philip Smith, his daughter and her friend were fishing there on Sunday, August 11.Philip Smithuser submitted: Philip Smith-25.2853 152.8722Funding available for coastal carehttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2008/06/17/2277057.htm?source=rss
A range of local activities to improve our coastline, from rehabilitating degraded areas to recording Indigenous knowledge, could be entitled to funding from a new Federal fund.Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:49:00 +1000\xmlcontent\200807\2277057.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllCommunity and Society:Volunteers:AllAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Bargara beach rocksVarious programs to improve our coastal areas, from recording Indigenous knowledge to rehabilitating eroded areas, could be entitled to funding from a new Federal Government scheme.Jodie van de WeteringABC: Jodie van de Wetering-25.2853 152.8722Hervey Bay celebrates National Whale Dayhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/video/2008/06/19/2279167.htm?source=rss
National Whale Day celebrations took place around the country over the weekend, including the whale watching mecca of Hervey Bay.Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:48:00 +1000\xmlcontent\200806\2279167.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayArts and Entertainment:Visual Art:SculptureArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Whale artworkOne of the artwork making up the Hidden Talents exhibition in Gin Gin.Vicki Trulsoncontributed: Vicki Trulson-25.2853 152.8722Fishermen rally for port cleanuphttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2008/04/03/2207296.htm?source=rss
A team of commerical fishermen from the Bundaberg and Burnett Heads rallied to remove large quantities of rubbish which are being carried through the region's stormwater system and accumulating at the Bundaberg Port.Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:26:00 +1000\xmlcontent\200804\2207296.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionRural:Fishing, Aquaculture:AllAustralia:QLD:Burnett Heads 4670Rubbish collectionJim Stevenson and Dave Kreutz load rubbish collected from the Bundaberg Port into a boat for removal.Bec Nichollcontributed: Bec NichollCleanup groupA team of commercial fishermen and workers from local environmental bodies with the load of rubbish they cleaned from the Bundaberg Port.Bec Nochollcontributed: Bec NochollLitter caught in mangrovesLitter caught in the mangroves near Bundaberg. The rubbish has been flushed into the creek from concrete drains in the city, where it lies until high tide when it is flushed out to the port.Bec Nicollcontributed: Bec NicollEstuarine habitatSaltwater estuarine habitat on Bundaberg Creek, near the Kennedy Bridge where the creek joins the Burnett River.Bec Nicollcontributed: Bec Nicoll-24.772396 152.377625Concern for turtles as beach drilling beginshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2008/03/132188470.htm?source=rss
Agnes Water residents are concerned that drilling works on Bathtubs Beach will endanger sea turtle nests. But the Miriam Vale Shire Council, which is conducting tests in preparation for building a desalination plant, said there will be no direct impact on the turtle population.Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:39:00 +1000\xmlcontent\200803\2188470.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Building and ConstructionEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllAustralia:QLD:Agnes Water 4677Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Drilling rig on Bathtubs BeachDrilling rig on Bathtubs Beach, near Agnes Water, performing tests in preparation for a desalination plant.Jodie van de WeteringABC: Jodie van de Wetering-24.2128 151.9059Wide Bay escapes predicted tsunamihttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/??TxYear??/??TxMonthNo##??/??TxDayNo##??/s1887348.htm?source=rss
Coastal Queensland is breathing a sigh of relief, after the non-arrival of a predicted tsunami.
Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:58:00 +1000\xmlcontent\200803\1887348.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayDisasters and Accidents:Tidal Wave:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllAustralia:QLD:Bargara 4670Australia:QLD:Maryborough 4650Measuring the surfDespite fears an earthquake in the Solomon Islands could trigger a tsunami along the Queensland coast, there was no noticeable increase in local sea level.Jodie van de WeteringABC: Jodie van de WeteringSightseersThe public generally stayed off the beach while the tsunami warning, but some ventured out onto this Bargara lookout to keep an eye on the surf.Jodie van de WeteringABC: Jodie van de WeteringWaves breaking on the rocksWaves breaking on the rocks at Kellys Beach, Bargara.Jodie van de WeteringABC: Jodie van de Wetering-25.5394 152.7015Whale researcher supports direct actionhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/??TxYear??/??TxMonthNo##??/??TxDayNo##??/s1929276.htm?source=rss
Should Australian Defence Force vessels be sent south to protect the whales? Yes - according to whale researcher Wally FranklinWed, 05 Mar 2008 13:36:00 +1000\xmlcontent\200803\1929276.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllAntarctica:All:AllAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Wally FranklinWhale researcher Wally Franklin visits Hervey Bay each year with the Oceania project. He is in favour of direct action to protect whales in Australian territorial waters in the Antarctic.Jess Daly: Jess DalyWaterfall flukeA Humpback Whale migrating through Hervey Bay displays its fluke. Local tourism operators are concerned hunting Humpbacks in Antarctic waters will teach the animals to feat boats, which will affect the local whale watching industry.Jess Daly: Jess Daly-25.2853 152.8722Banned pesticides found in mud crabshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/??TxYear??/??TxMonthNo##??/??TxDayNo##??/s2003043.htm?source=rss
Traces of banned pesticides have been found in mud crabs living in some of Queensland's major river systems.Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:55:00 +1000\xmlcontent\200708\2003043.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670-24.8683 152.3459Taskforce investigates possible Fraser Island Irukandjihttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/??TxYear??/??TxMonthNo##??/??TxDayNo##??/s1898788.htm?source=rss
The discovery of probable Irukandji jellyfish on Fraser Island recently caused concern amongst beachgoers throughout Southeast Queensland, with a task force and researchers swiftly brought into action to confirm the type of stingers that were caught.Tue, 17 Apr 2007 06:46:00 +1000\xmlcontent\200704\1898788.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllScience and Technology:Biology:Marine BiologyAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Irukandji jellyfishAn Irukandji jellyfish swims off the coast of Broome in Western Australia. The Queensland Irukandji Taskforce is investigating a possible instance of the jellyfish off Fraser Island.AFP: -25.2853 152.8722Anchored in Hervey Bay: Wally's whale taleshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/??TxYear??/??TxMonthNo##??/??TxDayNo##??/s1193662.htm?source=rss
The Oceania Project began as an effort of conservation and has developed into a long-term observational study of humpback whales in Hervey Bay. But for founders Trish and Wally Franklin, it's a passion which has returned them to the Bay every year since 1989.Tue, 08 Feb 2005 15:26:00 +1000\xmlcontent\200502\1193662.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllEnvironment:Water:AllAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay Dc 4655Moonshine Ray CharlesThe crew on board called this whale Moonshine Ray Charles because it had a dark underside (moonshine) and Ray Charles passed on earlier in the year. Every time whales breach the surface, as Moonshine is doing, they slough off small pieces of skin.Jess Daly: Jess DalyJess DalyJess Daly, ABC Wide Bay Breakfast and Online Content ProducerABCWally FranklinAlong with his partner Trish, Wally Franklin has been returning to Hervay Bay each year for another season of humpback whale research. Wally’s research mainly focuses on the ’message stick of life’, whale DNA.Jess Daly: Jess DalyRainbow BlowAs whales come to the surface they breathe through their blowholes. Humans should avoid breathing in the oily substance that comes out and keep camera lenses well hidden from the spray. Jess Daly: Jess DalyWhale footprintsThe easiest way to tell where a whale has been is to look for glassy circles of water known as footprintsJess Daly: Jess DalyScooping for whale skinFirst Mate Lea Taylor keeps an eye out for a skin sample. Once a whale has breached, the crew float into the footprint armed with sieves to collect any skin that may have been sloughed off. Wally later uses this skin to run DNA tests.Jess Daly: Jess DalyWhat a catch of skinOnce the skin has been caught in the sieve, it is put in an ethanol solution in a test tube, ready for DNA testing after the season has ended. The skin actually feels a little like firm tofu.Jess Daly: Jess DalyCurious creaturesThis whale has popped up for a look at the Oceania Project’s research vessel. Wonder if it likes what it sees?Jess Daly: Jess DalyBob Dylan, whales and Antarctica: the Paul Hodda connectionhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/??TxYear??/??TxMonthNo##??/??TxDayNo##??/s1194865.htm?source=rss
Antarctica is cold and white. And the President of the Australian Whale Conservation Society, Paul Hodda, never imagined that a Bob Dylan concert and a whale hobby would return him to the coldest and driest continent in the world each year.Mon, 13 Sep 2004 07:34:00 +1000\xmlcontent\200409\1194865.xmlABC Wide BaywidebayEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Oceans and Reefs:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllScience and Technology:All:AllEnvironment:Water:AllAustralia:QLD:Hervey Bay Dc 4655The Antarctic VistaAs the icebergs in Antarctica breakup, they make for stunning viewing.Paul Hodda: Paul HoddaJess DalyJess Daly, ABC Wide Bay Breakfast and Online Content ProducerABCThe Aurora Australis takes on the Antarctic ice shelfAustralia’s only icebreaker, the Aurora Australis steams toward the Antarctic ice shelfPaul Hodda: Paul HoddaIcebergThere’s that old saying about some things only being the tip of the iceberg - they’re pretty amazing when you see them in such detail.Paul Hodda: Paul HoddaThis ship is coldWe know that Antarctica is the coldest and driest contintent in the world, but this proves just how frosty it is aboard the icebreaker Aurora Australis.Paul Hodda: Paul HoddaA killer whale amid the iceFrom the observation deck of the Aurora Australis, researchers usually get only a few moments to distinguish one whale type from another. Killer whales like this one have very distinctive dorsal fins.Paul Hodda: Paul HoddaPaul HoddaPresident of the Australian Whale Conservation Society, Paul Hodda looks out over Hervey Bay as the sun sets on another day of humpback whale research.Jess Daly: Jess DalyThe white desertThe packed ice of Antarctica resembles a white desertPaul Hodda: Paul Hodda